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Recording the spoken word has been one of the quieter successes of digital technology over analog. With little fanfare, the digital voice recorder has become the tool of choice for recording interviews, dictation, and the like. Although the devices all perform the same core functions, there is more variation among them than you might expect.
Each of the three models we looked at weighs about 2.8 ounces (with two triple-A batteries), is small enough to fit in a shirt pocket, and lies flat in one hand comfortably, leaving the controls in easy reach of a thumb or forefinger. All three devices have sleek, high-tech designs and produce voice-quality recordings. Beyond these basics, however, we found plenty of differences.
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